Wednesday, December 17, 2014

NCAA | The volleyball All-American Cassie Strickland oversight

Regional snub precluded national consideration

  • NCAA semifinal | BYU vs. Texas | Oklahoma City | 4PM (Pacific) | ESPN2
  • NCAA semifinal | Stanford vs. Penn State | Oklahoma City | 7PM (Pacific) ESPN2

Saturday, December 13, 2014

NCAA | As Washington volleyball’s season ends, reflecting on what we all saw

Win or lose, a volleyball match that matters is an unforgettable experience

#11 Nebraska def. #3 Washington 3-1 (20-25, 25-20, 25-22, 29-27)
#12 BYU def. #8 Florida State 3-1 (25-20, 25-19, 19-25, 26-24)
  • #12 BYU vs. #11 Nebraska | Sat, Dec. 13 | 8:30PM |Alaska Airlines Arena

Friday, December 12, 2014

NCAA | Nebraska outlines strategy for facing Washington volleyball’s Krista Vansant

John Cook calls tonight’s Washington match “the ultimate test”
  • #12 BYU vs #8 Florida State| Fri, Dec 12 | 4:00PM | Alaska Airlines Arena
  • #11 Nebraska @ #3 Washington| Fri, Dec 12 | 6:30PM | Alaska Airlines Arena
  • Regional Final | Sat, Dec 13 | 8:30PM | Alaska Airlines Arena

Thursday, December 11, 2014

NCAA | Nebraska vs Washington is a big time volleyball rivalry

Five things to know about the Huskers as they arrive in Seattle
  • #12 BYU vs #8 Florida State| Fri, Dec 12 | 4:00PM | Alaska Airlines Arena
  • #11 Nebraska @ #3 Washington| Fri, Dec 12 | 6:30PM | Alaska Airlines Arena
  • Regional Final | Sat, Dec 13 | 8:30PM | Alaska Airlines Arena

Wednesday, December 10, 2014

NCAA | Sweet 16 volleyball ticket update and more Vansant news


Will we see a record crowd for a Seattle third round match?
  • #12 BYU vs #8 Florida State| Fri, Dec 12 | 4:00PM | Alaska Airlines Arena
  • #11 Nebraska @ #3 Washington| Fri, Dec 12 | 6:30PM | Alaska Airlines Arena
  • Regional Final | Sat, Dec 13 | 8:30PM | Alaska Airlines Arena
see also: Impressive pedigrees for four volleyball teams headed to Seattle

Tuesday, December 9, 2014

NCAA | Impressive tournament pedigrees for four volleyball teams headed to Seattle

Seattle Region foursome boasts consistent postseason success and recently-honored athletes
  • #12 BYU vs #8 Florida State| Fri, Dec 12 | 4:00PM | Alaska Airlines Arena
  • #11 Nebraska @ #3 Washington| Fri, Dec 12 | 6:30PM | Alaska Airlines Arena
  • Regional Final | Sat, Dec 13 | 8:30PM | Alaska Airlines Arena

Monday, December 8, 2014

NCAA | Can Seattle stake a claim as college volleyball’s epicenter?

Mounting wins and big crowds put Washington in elite company
  • #12 BYU vs #8 Florida State| Fri, Dec 12 | 4:00PM | Alaska Airlines Arena
  • #11 Nebraska @ #3 Washington| Fri, Dec 12 | 6:30PM | Alaska Airlines Arena
  • Regional Final | Sat, Dec 13 | 8:30PM | Alaska Airlines Arena
see also: Jade Finau fits in as Washington volleyball returns to the Sweet 16

Sunday, December 7, 2014

NCAA | Jade Finau fits in as Washington volleyball returns to the Sweet 16

Jim McLaughlin’s subtle shift one ingredient in a win against Hawai’i
#3 Washington def. #23 Hawai’i 3-1 (25-20, 19-25, 25-16, 25-14)
  • #12 BYU vs #8 Florida State| Fri, Dec 12 | 4:00PM | Alaska Airlines Arena
  • #11 Nebraska @ #3 Washington| Fri, Dec 12 | 6:30PM | Alaska Airlines Arena
  • Regional Final | Sat, Dec 13 | 8:30PM | Alaska Airlines Arena

Saturday, December 6, 2014

NCAA | Hawai’i rematch is next as Washington volleyball rolls

Jade Finau fills in at setter and does just fine
#23 Hawai’i def. #21 Duke 3-0 (25-15, 25-19, 25-17)
#3 Washington def. New Hampshire 3-0 (25-9, 25-6, 25-18)
  • #23 Hawai’i @ #3 Washington| Sat, Dec 6 | 7:30PM

Friday, December 5, 2014

NCAA | How do stats match up for volleyball’s Seattle sub-regional?

Terry Wood compares numbers for Washington, New Hampshire, Duke & Hawai’i
  • #21 Duke vs. #23 Hawai’i | Fri, Dec 5 | 5PM | Alaska Airlines Arena
  • New Hampshire @ #3 Washington | Fri, Dec 5 | 7PM | Alaska Airlines Arena
  • NCAA Second Round | Sat, Dec 6 | 7PM | Alaska Airlines Arena

NCAA | Jim McLaughlin on Krista Vansant: “She has the heart of a lion”

"I love to dig. It’s like my favorite thing ever." -- Krista Vansant
  • #21 Duke vs. #23 Hawai’i | Fri, Dec 5 | 5PM | Alaska Airlines Arena
  • New Hampshire @ #3 Washington | Fri, Dec 5 | 7PM | Alaska Airlines Arena
  • NCAA Second Round | Sat, Dec 6 | 7PM | Alaska Airlines Arena

NCAA | December Delirium—2014 volleyball tournament underway

Pac-12 teams are 3-0 on first day; Beals injury identified
  • #21 Duke vs. #23 Hawai’i | Fri, Dec 5 | 5PM | Alaska Airlines Arena
  • New Hampshire @ #3 Washington | Fri, Dec 5 | 7PM | Alaska Airlines Arena
  • NCAA Second Round | Sat, Dec 6 | 7PM | Alaska Airlines Arena

Wednesday, December 3, 2014

NCAA | Ticket sales climbing for volleyball tournament’s first 4 rounds

Is Seattle the best of the 16 subregionals? Consider coaches, rankings, rivalries and geography
  • #21 Duke vs. #23 Hawai’i | Fri, Dec 5 | 5PM | Alaska Airlines Arena
  • New Hampshire @ #3 Washington | Fri, Dec 5 | 7PM | Alaska Airlines Arena
  • NCAA Second Round | Sat, Dec 6 | 7PM | Alaska Airlines Arena

Tuesday, December 2, 2014

Sunday, November 30, 2014

NCAA | Washington volleyball will host New Hampshire in Tournament first round

Hawai’i and Duke also in Seattle; Nebraska, Florida State & Arizona other seeds in Seattle Regional
Ten Pac-12 teams qualify
  • #16 Duke vs. Hawai’i | Fri, Dec 5 | 5PM | Alaska Airlines Arena
  • New Hampshire @ #3 Washington | Fri, Dec 5 | 7PM | Alaska Airlines Arena

NCAA | Washington volleyball earns top four seed in 2014 Tournament

Washington top seed in Seattle Regional; Stanford, Texas, Wisconsin, also headline Regionals

Saturday, November 29, 2014

Thursday, November 27, 2014

College | Washington volleyball has plenty to be thankful for in win over Stanford

Huskies “on cloud nine” after knocking off #1 Cardinal before 8,646
#5 Washington def. #1 Stanford 3-1 (25-18, 25-21, 23-25, 25-20)
  • #5 Washington @ Washington State | Fri, Nov 28 | 5PM
  • NCAA Selection Show | Sun, Nov 30 | 5:30PM | ESPNU

Sunday, November 23, 2014

College | At last: Washington volleyball faces Stanford

Season’s only regular-season meeting should decide NCAA top seedings
#5 Washington def. #22 Arizona State 3-0 (25-19, 25-11, 25-19)
  • #1 Stanford @ #5 Washington | Wed, Nov 26 | 5PM
  • #5 Washington @ Washington State | Fri, Nov 28 | 5PM
  • NCAA Selection Show | Sun, Nov 30 | 5:30PM | ESPNU

Saturday, November 22, 2014

College | Tia Scambray is passing fancy in Washington volleyball win

Arizona targets freshman outside hitter to no avail
#5 Washington def. #13 Arizona 3-0 (25-20, 25-17, 25-19)
  • #22 Arizona State @ #5 Washington | Sun, Nov 23 | 11AM
  • #1 Stanford @ #5 Washington | Wed, Nov 26 | 5PM

Thursday, November 20, 2014

College | Three questions for Washington’s four remaining matches

Four matches in eight days will offer answers [CORRECTED VERSION]
  • #13 Arizona @ #5 Washington | Fri, Nov 21 | 8PM
  • #22 Arizona State @ #5 Washington | Sun, Nov 23 | 11AM

Friday, November 14, 2014

Thursday, November 13, 2014

Wednesday, November 12, 2014

College | Washington volleyball signs Destiny Julye to National Letter of Intent

5’10 hitter from Tehachapi, California impressed by Washington’s “mental game” 
  • #2 Washington @ #22 Colorado | Thu, Nov 13 | 5PM
  • #2 Washington @ Utah | Sat, Nov 15 | 6PM

Monday, November 10, 2014

College | Washington volleyball’s “modest” setters strive not to be “chicken”

Katy Beals and Bailey Tanner have big impact while garnering little attention
#2 Washington def. #11 Oregon 3-0 (25-20, 25-18, 25-20)
#2 Washington def. Oregon State 3-0 (25-17, 25-15, 25-15)
  • #2 Washington @ #22 Colorado | Thu, Nov 13 | 5PM
  • #2 Washington @ Utah | Sat, Nov 15 | 6PM

Thursday, November 6, 2014

Tuesday, November 4, 2014

Saturday, October 11, 2014

Saturday, October 4, 2014

College | Washington volleyball bounces all the way back to beat UCLA

In a thriller, Huskies win the final three sets behind Vansant, Sybeldon

#4 Washington def. #20 UCLA 3-2 (18-25, 24-26, 25-17, 25-20, 15-10)
  • New Mexico St @ Seattle U | Sat, Oct 4 | 1PM
  • #4 Washington @ Oregon State | Fri, Oct 10 | 6PM | Pac-12 Networks
  • #4 Washington @ #11 Oregon | Sun, Oct 12 | 11AM | Pac-12 Networks

Thursday, October 2, 2014

College | Washington vs. USC was a volleyball mismatch

Trojans aren’t yet able to piece together their puzzle
#4 Washington def. #19 Southern Cal 3-0 (25-15, 25-20, 25-19)
  • Texas-Pan Am @ Seattle U | Thu, Oct 2 | 6PM
  • #20 UCLA @ #4 Washington | Fri, Oct 3 | 7:00PM | [no TV]
  • New Mexico St @ Seattle U | Sat, Oct 4 | 1PM

Monday, September 29, 2014

College | Washington volleyball one of only five remaining undefeated teams

Stanford and Oregon also unbeaten; Scambray repeats as Freshman of the Week
  • #19 Southern Cal @ #4 Washington | Wed, Oct 1 | 7:30PM
  • Texas-Pan Am @ Seattle U | Thu, Oct 2 | 6PM
  • #20 UCLA @ #4 Washington | Fri, Oct 3 | 7:00PM
  • New Mexico St @ Seattle U | Sat, Oct 4 | 1PM

Thursday, September 25, 2014

College | Washington volleyball’s Sybeldon and Scambray jump high, hit hard

Power hitters key win in Pac-12 opener
#4 Washington def. Washington State 3-0 (25-21, 25-18, 25-15)
  • Western Washington @ Seattle Pacific | Thu, Sept. 25 | 7:30PM
  • #4 Washington @ California | Fri, Sept. 26 | 8PM | Pac-12 Networks
  • Simon Fraser @ Seattle Pacific | Sat, Sept. 27 | 7:30PM

Tuesday, September 23, 2014

National Team | Courtney Thompson leads Team USA to World Championships opening victory

Washington Hall of Fame setter serves nine straight points in turning point
  • USA def. Mexico 3-1 (19-25, 25-11, 25-20, 25-14)
  • USA vs. Kazakhstan | Wed, Sept. 24 | 1:30AM (Pacific) | UniversalSports.com
  • USA vs. Netherlands | Thu, Sept. 25 | 11AM (Pacific) | UniversalSports.com

Saturday, September 20, 2014

College | Washington volleyball’s amazing streaks continue

Five sets? No problem, as Huskies refuse to fold
#5 Washington def. #4 Wisconsin 3-2 (22-25, 25-23, 22-25, 25-16, 15-12)
  • Washington State @ #5 Washington | Wed, Sept. 24 | 7:30PM
  • #5 Washington @ California | Fri, Sept. 26 | 8:00PM

Wednesday, September 17, 2014

College | Volleyball stars align this week in Seattle

All-Americans and rising talent on display at UW and SPU
  • #10 USC vs. #4 Wisconsin @ Alaska Airlines Arena | Thursday, 9/18 | 5:30PM
  • Maryland @ #5 Washington | Thursday, 9/18 | 8PM
  • Western Oregon @ Seattle Pacific | Thursday, 9/18 | 7PM
  • #10 USC vs. Maryland @ Alaska Airlines Arena | Friday, 9/19 | 5:30PM
  • #4 Wisconsin @ #5 Washington | Friday, 9/19 | 8PM

Monday, September 15, 2014

College | Washington volleyball among dwindling list of undefeated

Several teams fall from the unbeaten ranks
  • #10 USC vs. #4 Wisconsin @ Alaska Airlines Arena | Thursday, 9/18 | 5:30PM
  • Maryland @ #5 Washington | Thursday, 9/18 | 8PM
  • #10 USC vs. Maryland @ Alaska Airlines Arena | Friday, 9/19 | 5:30PM
  • #4 Wisconsin @ #5 Washington | Friday, 9/19 | 8PM

Wednesday, July 2, 2014

National Team | Courtney Thompson named to USA roster for big Brazil series

  • Rematch of the 2012 Olympic Finals set for this weekend and next week
UPDATE: Visit usavolleyballcup.com for live stream of Match 1 (7PM July 5) and Match 2 (5PM July 6)

Olympians Courtney Thompson (L) and Nicole Davis will be on the roster
for all four matches against Brazil 

Thursday, April 10, 2014

Thursday, February 6, 2014

Wednesday, February 5, 2014

Seattle | Super Bowl Parade

A departure today from the usual volleyball fare. Seattle Police say we were among 700,000 to line downtown streets for the Seahawks' Super Bowl Parade. Photos, from Lower Queen Anne, by Leslie and Jack Hamann.

The Lombardi Trophy

Marshawn Lynch, cigar and Skittles in hand, leads the parade

Lynch rides the Ducks

Pete Carroll

Typical scene: Seahawks juggling Google glasses, cellphones and cameras

Legion and Lombardi

Hugs all around

Richard Sherman

Lombardi on Lower Queen Anne

Russell Wilson

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